That's the ironic part . Never did have a leak . I was only changing the seal as a preventive measure on a donor used engine . The seal I took out...
Problem solved . Made contact today with a local engine rebuilder . He gave me a few pointers , and they worked. First , I was a little too...
Been away a few days. Gonna get back at it tonight . All good ideas .
Complete drivetrain is still in vehicle . Not sure I can remove crankshaft on my back in driveway . Bought engine , trans, t.case used so don't...
The seal did match up well with the old one . I intentionally went with the Best Gasket seal because it's recommended by other members on this and...
I have tried without seal , but still had bearing in. I get out of work later and will try cap in without bearing . I work with...
I can and will try that , but still can't figure out why it was fine before changing the rear main seal but it isn't now .
I did respond " Best Gasket " rear main seal . It is a 2 piece neoprene type seal .
I'll try that after work today . Crankshaft lobe is stamped M .010 , R .010 . Back of bearing shell is also marked .010 .
Using Best Gasket seal . Even removed seal from cap , reinstalled , bound right up . It is clean between cap and shell . Shell is seated properly...
My brother , the long time mechanic, and I are both stumped by this . 55 F -head ; we removed oil pan and rear main bearing cap to replace rear...
I didn't realize that it wasn't supposed to leak ! :D
It turns out after further investigation that front plate on the donor engine is bent up , so we're gonna use the one out of the original engine ....
This is a true frankenjeep . All indications tell me I have a 53 M38A1 tub , and powertrain set into a 59 CJ5 frame . I can go over particulars...
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